$475,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2021

27 Melody Ln Ivoryton, CT 06442

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,672 Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$284 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Heated Enclosed Porch

About This Home

As of August 2023

The one you've been waiting for! Built in 1955 by a prominent local builder as their personal residence. The current owner has lived here for 24 years. Meticulous ranch with 3 bedrooms, primary bedroom with ensuite bath. 2 full baths and 2 powder rooms. 2+ car garage, central air, no maintenance vinyl siding, beautiful level lawn with mature plantings. Fantastic enclosed and heated porch. Updated kitchen and baths. Additional finished area in the basement. Buderous boiler, massive hot water tank, central air conditioning and a generator. This home truly has everything you could possibly need or want. And within a short distance of Ivoryton Village with shops, Ivoryton Playhouse, restaurants, Town Park, Essex Land Trust trails and Ivoryton Library.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Malan

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0794430 Listed on: 04/27/2021

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Tuttle

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0815488

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,672 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Valley High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,270

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Ivoryton
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1672
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1672
  • Total Sq Ft: 1672
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3144
  • Directions: GPS friendly must use Ivoryton 06442
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Partially Finished, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: On main level
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 27

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Heated, Sidewalk
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Valley

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Doors

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5200
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Dry, Cleared
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RU

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 4270
  • Total Assessed Value: 195800
  • Mil Rate Base: 21.810
  • Mil Rate Total: 21.810
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 984978

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Valley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2021
Closed on
Jun 17, 2021
Sold by
Gregory Diana T
Bought by
Boyens Kerri R
Seller's Agent
Susan Malan
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Tuttle
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
5.58%
Current Estimated Value
$586,590

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,590
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$328,057
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$262,685

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2011
Sold by
Gregory Grayson J
Bought by
Gregory Diana T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1997
Sold by
Barnett Suzanne F and Barnett Thomas H
Bought by
Gregory Grayson J and Gregory Diana T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1987
Sold by
Rizzio Richard
Bought by
Barnett Suzanne P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $475,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $475,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $360,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $360,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $207,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Sold $560,000 +12.0% $335 / Sq Ft
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2023 06/24/23 For Sale $500,000 +5.3% $299 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Sold $475,000 +5.6% $284 / Sq Ft
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2021 04/27/21 For Sale $449,900 -- $269 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,643 $356,600 $63,100 $293,500
2024 $6,437 $356,600 $63,100 $293,500
2023 $4,608 $204,000 $59,000 $145,000
2022 $4,621 $204,000 $59,000 $145,000
2021 $4,392 $195,800 $59,000 $136,800
2020 $4,270 $195,800 $59,000 $136,800
2019 $4,239 $195,800 $59,000 $136,800
2018 $4,265 $195,200 $64,600 $130,600
2017 $4,287 $195,200 $64,600 $130,600
2016 $4,212 $195,200 $64,600 $130,600
2015 $4,115 $195,200 $64,600 $130,600
2014 $4,097 $195,200 $64,600 $130,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170392864

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000089-000000-000024